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Just having a password set on your PC in Windows 11 isn’t a sure way to stop hackers from physically gaining access to your PC — yes, it can be bypassed. But there is another security measure you can take.

For an extra layer of protection, you can turn a humble USB drive into a secure key that will lock and unlock your PC, making it much harder for intruder

Okay, bargain hunters, settle in. This is probably the best deal I’ve seen on a Windows laptop all year. Right now, eBay is selling the HP EliteBook 845 G8—already a budget design—for just $325. That gets you 16GB of RAM, a Ryzen 5 processor, 512GB of storage, and a 14-inch screen. It’s just about impossible to beat

Peter Parker is used to getting the short end of the stick. But even so, it’s surprising to see a huge, high-profile game like Spider-Man 2 get taken down a peg. While Sony’s system-seller was “Steam Deck Verified” when it got its PC launch back in late January, it’s now marked as just “Playable”

Is your mouse suddenly registering two clicks even though you swear you’re only clicking once? One of the most common causes of that is wear and tear. But before you zip out and buy a new mouse, there are a few other tips and settings you can look into first.

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What’s the best computing solution for home offices these days? A mini PC! They’re way more space-efficient than traditional desktop PCs and way more affordable than equivalent laptops. Take, for instance, this Kamrui E3B mini PC that’s plenty decent for only $249 on Amazon with

Just in time for summer, Nvidia’s “Blackwell” graphics cards are coming to the masses, awesome new DLSS 4 features in tow. Today, Nvidia unveiled not one, not two, but three new GeForce RTX 5060-series GPUs, starting at $299.

That $299 offering, the vanilla 8GB GeForce RTX 5060, won’t hit the streets until sometime in May. But the GeForce RTX 5060

In addition to the GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti desktop graphics card announcements today, Nvidia has pulled the curtain off the RTX 5060 for gaming laptops. According to Nvidia’s promotional materials, models packing the discrete card will be available from “every major OEM,” including Acer, Asus, Dell/Alienware, Gigabyte, HP, Lenovo, MSI, and Razer.

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A high-quality monitor is something every office setup needs. Think about how many hours you spend in front your computer, staring into a display that acts as the window into your work, leisure, and entertainment. A good monitor is worth it—and you don’t even have to pay much for one.

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I have a confession to make: I don’t always do as I say.

I’ve been a tech journalist for 20 years. Over those years, I’ve written countless how-to guides and advice columns, and I’ve made endless recommendations for how you should go about looking after, maintaining, and enhancing your PC.

But I’m embarrassed to say, I don’t follow all of the tips